Advice for Aylesbury Vale residents following fatal fire at Grenfell Tower in London

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Neil Shefferd

Published:17:32Wednesday 14 June 2017

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Bucks Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice and reassurance to people who are concerned about the safety of local high-rise buildings following this morning’s fire at Grenfell Tower in London.

Group commander Richard Priest, who is responsible for fire safety in Buckinghamshire said: “Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this tragedy.

“It would be wrong to speculate about the cause until a full investigation has been carried out by the appropriate authorities.

“However, what we do know is that fires of this type are rare.

“High-rise buildings are designed to resist fire, stop the spread of smoke and provide a safe means of escape.

“Most fires don’t spread further than one or two rooms.

“It is, of course, vital that people remember exactly what to do in the event of a fire so that they can protect themselves and their families.

“This is particularly important for the more vulnerable members of our communities, such as the over-60s, under-fives and people with mobility issues.

“I would like to assure everybody that Bucks Fire and Rescue Service carries out regular inspections of high-rise buildings in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, and that our crews regularly carry out training at them.

“Any lessons learned from the investigation into today’s Grenfell Tower fire will be incorporated into planning arrangements for dealing with incidents at high-rise properties.”

The picture (above) was taken at a training exercise carried out at Mellish Court in Bletchley.

Following this morning’s fatal fire in the capital Bucks Fire and Rescue issued the following advice for people in Aylesbury Vale who live in high-rise accommodation:

> Make an escape plan so that you and your family are fully prepared if there’s a fire in your flat.